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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 263.43 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 263.43 and 125.46 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 263.43 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/263.43 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 263.43 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 33,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,049.93/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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